Description
In a world of war and ruin, men and gods collide.
436 AD. The Burgundars are confident of destroying Rome's legions. Their forces are strong and they have beaten the Romans in battle before. But they are annihilated, their king killed, his people scattered. Their fabled treasure is lost. For Rome has new allies: the Huns, whose taste for bloodshed knows no bounds. Many years later, the Huns, led by the fearsome Attila, have become the deadliest enemies of Rome. Attila seeks the Burgundars' treasure, for it includes the legendary Sword of the War God, said to make the bearer unbeatable. No alliance can defeat Attila by conventional means. With Rome desperate for help, a one-eyed old warlord from distant lands and his strange band of warriors may have the answers... but oaths will be broken and the plains of Europe will run with blood before the end. Drawing on Norse mythology and European history, Sword of the War God is an epic historical adventure perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Joanne Harris, Neil Gaiman and Christian Cameron. Reviews for Tim Hodkinson 'Will appeal to fans of Bernard Cornwell, George R. R. Martin, and especially Theodore Brun.' Historical Novel Society'An excellently written page-turner.' Historical Writers Association
Author: Tim Hodkinson
Publisher: Head of Zeus -- An Aries Book
Published: 05/28/2024
Pages: 608
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.06w x 1.73d
ISBN13: 9781804540602
ISBN10: 1804540609
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Action & Adventure
- Fiction | War & Military
- Fiction | Fantasy | Historical
About the Author
Tim Hodkinson grew up in Northern Ireland where the rugged coast and call of the Atlantic Ocean led to a lifelong fascination with Vikings and a degree in Medieval English and Old Norse Literature. Tim's more recent writing heroes include Ben Kane, Giles Kristian, Bernard Cornwell, George R.R. Martin and Lee Child. After several years living in Maine, Tim returned to Northern Ireland, where he lives with his wife and children.